SmartFinancial reported a strong third quarter in 2024, with net income reaching $9.1 million, or $0.54 per diluted common share. This represents a significant increase compared to the $2.1 million, or $0.12 per diluted common share, reported in the same quarter of the previous year. The company's operating earnings also rose to $9.1 million, or $0.54 per diluted common share, driven by net organic loan and lease growth and margin expansion.
Net income was $9.1 million, or $0.54 per diluted common share.
Operating earnings were $9.1 million, or $0.54 per diluted common share.
Net organic loan and lease growth of $144 million, representing a 16% annualized quarter-over-quarter increase.
Net tax equivalent interest margin expanded by 14 basis points to 3.11%.
SmartFinancial is confident in its ability to further enhance profitability and deliver strong tangible book value per share growth.